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Roughlock Falls Trail, South Dakota
South Dakota USA

Roughlock Falls Trail, South Dakota

christian
On our beautiful drive through Spearfish Canyon, we stopped for a memorable hike at Spearfish Falls and the Roughlock Falls Trail. The kids loved the...
On our beautiful drive through Spearfish Canyon, we stopped for a memorable hike at Spearfish Falls and the Roughlock Falls Trail. The kids loved the adventure along the gently winding path, discovering small plateaus at different levels of the cascading falls. At one of these peaceful viewing spots, we found the perfect bench to pause, soak in the surroundings, and capture the moment. Maxi, fearless as ever, even took a dip in the refreshing water, adding another highlight to our amazing family trip around the Rockies. About Roughlock Falls Trail:Located in the heart of Spearfish Canyon, Roughlock Falls Trail is...
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Deadwood, South Dakota
South Dakota USA

Deadwood, South Dakota

christian
On our journey from South Dakota to Wyoming, we deliberately took the scenic route—through the breathtaking Spearfish Canyon instead of the faster highway. Before entering...
On our journey from South Dakota to Wyoming, we deliberately took the scenic route—through the breathtaking Spearfish Canyon instead of the faster highway. Before entering this stunning canyon, we made a relaxing stop in historic Deadwood, sipping Starbucks coffee and catching the first set of the thrilling Wimbledon final between Alcaraz and Sinner. But the open road was calling, and we soon continued our exploration. The bench we found was actually a long stone wall outside the visitor center where we'd parked. It offered the perfect spot to pause, stretch our legs, and take in the peaceful surroundings before diving...
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Devils Tower Monument, Wyoming
USA Wyoming

Devils Tower Monument, Wyoming

christian
One of our favorite spots during our family road trip around the Rockies was another bench at Devils Tower National Monument—this one offering a breathtaking...
One of our favorite spots during our family road trip around the Rockies was another bench at Devils Tower National Monument—this one offering a breathtaking panoramic view across Wyoming’s wide-open plains. Sitting here, we marveled at how incredibly far one can see, with the endless horizon stretching beneath a clear summer sky. As we admired the expansive view, our imagination drifted to the past, picturing what it must have been like centuries ago. How far could people then see, scanning the vast plains to spot approaching riders or wildlife from miles away? It was easy for the kids—and us—to imagine...
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Devils Tower Monument, Wyoming
USA Wyoming

Devils Tower Monument, Wyoming

christian
We had a fantastic day visiting Devils Tower, despite being briefly stuck at a traffic light near the entrance. Our family took the loop trail...
We had a fantastic day visiting Devils Tower, despite being briefly stuck at a traffic light near the entrance. Our family took the loop trail around the impressive rock formation, spotting our very first marmot in the wild—a thrilling moment for all of us. It was incredibly hot that day, but the unique shape of the tower and the colorful prayer cloths left by Indigenous peoples gave the place a very special atmosphere. This stop was definitely a highlight of our unforgettable family summer road trip around the Rockies. About Devils Tower:Devils Tower, located in northeastern Wyoming, is America’s first...
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